Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Science fiction themes

The following is a list of articles about recurring themes in science fiction. First contact with aliens Artificial intelligence Machine rule/Cybernetic revolt/AI takeover Extraterrestrials in fiction End of humanity: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction The future Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction: Apocalypses or worldwide disasters and new societies that develop after the event History Alternate history Scientific prediction of the future (e.g.

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  1. The Multiverse

    Melvyn Bragg and guests will be leaving the studio, the planet and indeed, the universe to take a tour of the Multiverse

    21 February 2008

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    Featuring: Martin Rees, Fay Dowker, Bernard Carr

     
  2. Utopia

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of the concept of Utopia, examines real and fictional examples, and explores why we are as enthralled as ever by the idea of it.

    7 October 1999

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    Featuring: A. C. Grayling, John Carey